Bandari winger donates Ksh100,000 Mozzart Bet cheque to son's academy
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He featured for the side, that currently plies trade in the Taita Taveta County League, between 2006-2012
Darius Msagha is more than just a proud father.
Watching his teenage son, Hilton Msagha, follow in his footsteps gives the Bandari winger immense pride and the satisfaction of knowing his football legacy will extend long after he hangs up his boots.
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Hilton, a Grade 8 learner at Bungule Mixed Day and Boarding School, is an aspiring forward, just like his father, who has built his career playing as a winger.
Unlike Hilton, who has had access to relatively better sporting facilities, Darius had to put up with the scarcity of equipment, as the education system- and the society placed greater emphasis on academic excellence and white collar jobs, leaving little room for sports development.
The contrast between their journeys is not lost on the veteran forward, who is also proud to see his teenage daughter pursue her passion in music.
As Hilton's football career continues to gather momentum courtesy of better support and opportunities, Darius is constantly reminded of the difficult path he had to navigate when he was a pupil at Werugha Primary School and at his boyhood club, Werugha Youth FC.
His experiences, coupled with witnessing the difference that proper support has made in his son's development, inspired him to redeem his Mozzart Bet Cup Humanitarian Cheque and donate sporting equipment worth Ksh100,000 to Werugha Youth FC.
He donated 15 footballs, 18 full kits, goalkeeper gloves, football boots, resistance bands, agility ladders and a pair of sports shoes.
Choosing Werugha Youth FC as the beneficiary was an easy decision for Darius, as the club holds a special place in his heart.
Inspired by the different support and opportunities made in Hilton's development, the former Shabana winger felt compelled to extend a helping hand to the club that nurtured him.
"I am happy to come back home and give back to the club that played a big role in my football journey. I know the challenges young players face when they lack the necessary support and facilities because I went through the same experience.
Seeing my son benefit from better support, courtesy of his school and a change of attitude towards sports, has shown me the difference it can make in nurturing talent.
I want these young players to have a better environment to develop their skills, chase their dreams and avoid some of the struggles I faced while starting out," he said.
The handover ceremony, held at Werugha Comprehensive School, attracted scores of players from Werugha Youth FC, teachers who once shared the pitch with Msagha, and parents.
He received a hero’s welcome at the grounds where his football journey began before he moved to Shimbo Secondary School, where his talent earned him a scholarship from form three.
"I am grateful to Mozzart Bet for the Humanitarian Cheque and the impact it has made in helping me give back to my boyhood club. I have witnessed firsthand what the cheque can do in supporting grassroots football and creating opportunities for young players.
I am happy that players at Werugha Youth FC will now have access to quality sporting materials, just like my son," he added.
Msagha won the cheque after he was named the Man of the Match in the third-place playoff encounter against KCB FC.
He assisted the first goal before playing a key role in unlocking the defence for the second goal to seal the win for the Dockers.
Besides featuring for Werugha Youth, Bandari and Shabana, the left-footed player has served: Sofapaka, Wundanyi Junior FC, Voi Homeboyz, Voi Youngsters and Mwatate United.